Skate launches first live-service season Hesh Fresh on Oct 7

Skate, the free-to-play skateboarding game from Full Circle and Electronic Arts, will begin its first live-service season, Hesh Fresh, on October 7, expanding the San Vansterdam map with new skateable areas, seasonal events, challenges, a refreshed soundtrack and a new reward track. Season 1 will run through December 2 and introduces both free and premium progression, new cosmetics and visual updates intended to make the game world feel more grounded.

The update adds new themed visuals and playable spaces across San Vansterdam, including changes to locations such as The Orb and The Skateway. A lighting overhaul is being deployed with the season to reduce high contrast and deliver a more realistic, lived-in appearance. The developer said the visual changes are an early step in an evolving art direction for the game during early access.

Two time-limited events will appear during the season. SkateoWeen will run from October 21 to November 11 and will bring Halloween-themed decorations, cosmetics and park updates. The 7Ply Maple Harvest will run from November 18 to December 2 and will add event-specific cosmetics and variations on community skate parks that reference the city’s...